GC2K12D SS: Bato (Traditional Cache) in Western Cape, South Africa created by paddawan and BoazRuthFields

This cache has been archived.

Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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GC2K12D ▼

A cache by paddawan and BoazRuthFields Message this owner

Hidden : 12/1/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Stroll along the beach to this cache which forms part of the Shipwreck Series. For the series methodology and more info visit SS: Shipwreck Series via the related web page link.

An 800 ton, 74 gun Dutch warship. Upon her return to the Cape from Batavia she was found to be in a poor condition, and hulked. She was anchored in Simons Bay and ended her days as a floating gun platform guarding the approaches to the naval base at Simonstown.

She was set on fire and sunk here on 8 January 1806, the same day that the Battle of Blaauwberg began. The Batavian Republic forces at the Cape capitulated to the British 2 days later. The wreck has been worked on and cannon from the sie stand outside the Simon's Town Post Office.

The wreck lies in shallow water (about 3.5m) The area is fine sand with some low sandstone reef to the South. The wood structure of the wreck has become very overgrown over the years and is not easily recognisable over large areas The wreck lies approximately parallel to the shoreline. When the tide is low or the water flat and clear you can see the outline from the shore. It is also visible on the satellite image.

Park at Long beach parking area and walk down the beach.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abg Qrpbl cvyr abegu fvqr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)